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Is a Hyundai Santa Fe an SUV?

Would the Hyundai Santa Fe be categorized as an SUV? I can never keep track of all the classifications.

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Sean Boehme · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The Hyundai Santa Fe is indeed classified as an SUV. Hyundai itself classifies the Santa Fe as a compact SUV, which is a popular class of versatile vehicles.
While the Hyundai Santa Fe is indeed an SUV, it’s notable that it only provides two rows of seating. That means you can only fit up to five passengers in the Santa Fe, limiting its usefulness for people with large families.
The Hyundai Santa Fe’s moderate size comes with a few advantages. The car gets better gas mileage than most larger SUVs and is much easier to park—this makes it a solid option if you live in a city, or
if you commute
. The compact SUV has a reasonable $27,200 starting cost and
Santa Fe car insurance costs
aren’t too bad either.
The Hyundai Santa Fe has a solid number of standard features and components which include:
  • 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
  • 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
Overall, the Hyundai Santa Fe is a solid choice, and if you’re willing to pay the price for a higher trim level you’ll enjoy the elevated performance and a near-luxury interior.
Hyundai car insurance costs
can be high, especially if you purchase an SUV with a lot of optional features. One way to save on your insurance costs is to comparison shop, and the quickest way to accomplish that is with the
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